- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$27
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$41
Fastest journey on Oct 15
9 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
9 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 15
8
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Trieste will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 8 buses from Rome to Trieste, including 5 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 430 km distance in an average of 9 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 9 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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2790
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FlixBusBuses from Rome to Trieste run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Trieste buses for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2790 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h35 | 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h15 | 9:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h55 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
054 · 064 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h30 | 8:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h25 | 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Trieste by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Trieste buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trieste, Autostazione station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Centrale. Use this guide to compare Rome and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
Trieste, Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Centrale.
Available at Trieste, Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Centrale: Wheelchair access is available throughout the station.
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